October 26, 2018
The Global Magnitsky Act and Saudi Arabia
The Trump Administration prefers to accept a plausible story about the Khashoggi killing that allows the president to maneuver away from sanctioning Saudi individuals while muting the bipartisan uproar to a survivable level.
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Has Saudi Arabia Become a Monarchy of Fear?
With increasing authoritarian tendencies in the current Arab political order, the Khashoggi killing may point to Saudi Arabia as approaching being a monarchy of fear.
Learn more »October 19, 2018
Sochi Agreement on Idlib Tests Russian-Turkish Relations
The irregularities in implementing the Sochi Agreement regarding Idlib will put Russian-Turkish relations to the test and may doom the Idlib ceasefire.
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Murder at the Consulate: The Questions that Occupy Us
Many have raised questions about the logic behind murdering Jamal Khashoggi in the consulate, but what kind of leader makes such a criminal yet foolish decision?
Learn more »October 18, 2018
The Khashoggi Affair: Can Congress Force the President’s Hand?
Khashoggi’s murder prompted many in Congress to speak out forcefully; but for Republicans, a political battle with the president over relations with Riyadh may prove too unappealing.
Learn more »October 17, 2018
Iraq’s Changing Political Landscape: The Beginning of a New Era?
Electing a new president and choosing a new prime minister may provide some hope for positive changes in Iraq’s current political conditions.
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Haley Leaves the UN: Using Israel as Her Way to the White House
On her ambitious quest to the presidency, Nikki Haley missed no opportunity to use her post at the United Nations to defend Israeli policies and to bash and punish the Palestinians.
Learn more »October 12, 2018
The Khashoggi Affair and the Future of Saudi Arabia
Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance has taken on the importance of a serious international incident whose repercussions are likely to remain with the kingdom for a long time to come.
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